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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,108.79, 36,030.69 and 14,778.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,108.79, 36,030.69 and 14,778.30 is: 20,394.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,108.79 : 36,030.69 = 14,778.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,108.79/36,030.69 = 14,778.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,108.79x = 36,030.69 × 14,778.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,108.79x = 532,472,346.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,472,346.03/26,108.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,394.37

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